Festival of the Typical Tortellino of Reno Centese
The festival of handmade tortellino in the countryside of Cento
About Tortellino Festival Reno Centese
The Tortellino of Reno Centese
The Festival of the Typical Tortellino of Reno Centese is one of the most beloved food and wine festivals in the Ferrara plain. It takes place every year in May in the hamlet of Reno Centese, in the municipality of Cento, in the province of Ferrara, in that strip of Emilia-Romagna where hand-rolled pasta is still a daily ritual. Founded in 1987, the festival has become a regular event for thousands of gourmets who reach this corner of the Emilian countryside every spring.
Hand-Rolled Dough
The heart of the festival is the tortellino made entirely by hand by the village's volunteer cooks, who roll out the dough and close the tortellini one by one according to the traditional recipe. It is this patient, daily work that makes the difference compared to many other festivals: here, the tortellino is not an industrial product, but the result of a family tradition passed down from generation to generation.
A Menu That Goes Beyond Tortellino
Although tortellino is the true star, the festival's menu is rich and varied. It starts with appetizers, including croutons with Colonnata lard, those with friggione, and a platter of cured meats and cheeses with fried gnocchi. Among the first courses, in addition to the classic tortellino in broth, with cream, with ragù, and with truffle, the Gran Galà della Sagra and the Tris della Sagra stand out, offering tastings of more refined stuffed pastas such as green tortellini with pancetta and grana or pumpkin cappellacci. Traditional main courses, side dishes like friggione, and homemade desserts, from zuppa inglese to Ferrara's torta tenerina, are also available. A complete vegan menu and a menu designed for children are also provided.
A Community Festival
Organized by the Polisportiva Reno Centese together with the Municipality of Cento, the festival is first and foremost a village celebration, where the proceeds support the activities of the association and the community. The atmosphere is that of conviviality and family typical of the best Emilian festivals, under the covered and uncovered stands of the sports field on Via della Posta. Given the turnout, booking is strongly recommended.
Tortellino Festival Reno Centese — edition 2026
The 38th edition of the Festival of the Typical Tortellino of Reno Centese was held over three weekends in May 2026, from Thursday to Sunday, at the sports field on Via della Posta. As tradition dictates, volunteer cooks prepared tortellini by hand, offered in multiple variations along with a rich menu of appetizers, main courses, side dishes, and desserts from Emilian tradition, as well as a complete vegan option.
Programme Tortellino Festival Reno Centese 2026
Evening Schedule
The festival was held over three weekends in May 2026, with stands open from Thursday to Saturday from 7:00 PM and on Sundays also for lunch from 12:00 PM.
Festival Menu
- Appetizers: croutons with Colonnata lard, croutons with friggione, vegan appetizer, platter of cured meats and cheeses with fried gnocchi.
- Handmade Tortellini: in broth, with cream, with ragù, with truffle.
- Gran Galà della Sagra: green tortellini with pancetta and grana, tortellini with mascarpone cream and zucchini, pumpkin cappellacci with ragù.
- Tris della Sagra: tortellini with truffle, green tortellini with speck and fontina, gorgonzola and walnuts.
- Main Courses: cotoletta with fries, cotechino with mashed potatoes, cotoletta with truffle, beef tagliata, vegan dish.
- Side Dishes: friggione, roasted potatoes, french fries, mixed salad, mashed potatoes.
- Desserts: zuppa inglese, chocolate salami, torta tenerina, vegan dessert, lemon sorbet.
- Children's Menu: tortellini with cream, Milanese cutlet, french fries.
Booking strongly recommended at +39 327 6287556.
Highlights Tortellino Festival Reno Centese 2026
The tortellino made entirely by hand by the village's volunteer cooks, the true symbol of the festival, alongside the specialties of the Gran Galà and Tris della Sagra.
Prices Tortellino Festival Reno Centese 2026
Practical information — Tortellino Festival Reno Centese
Where it takes place
The festival is held at the stands of the Reno Centese sports field, in Via della Posta 19/A, hamlet of Cento (FE).
How to get there
By car, Reno Centese is easily reachable from the center of Cento and from the area's highway exits (A13 Bologna-Padova). It is advisable to reach the venue by car, with parking near the sports field.
Opening hours
Open from Thursday to Saturday from 7:00 PM; on Sundays also for lunch from 12:00 PM.
Bookings and contacts
Booking is strongly recommended. Phone and WhatsApp: +39 327 6287556. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.lasagradeltortellino.it.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Tortellino Festival Reno Centese
Campo sportivo di Reno Centese
Via della Posta 19/A, 44041 Cento